dinner party

noun

: a party at which dinner is served
She hosted a dinner party at her apartment.

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The talk may be the stuff of an interesting dinner party, ending with a pleasant Italian dessert, but dissecting every uneven course that arrives doesn’t result in a satisfying meal, especially for the brain. Jay Weissberg, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026 Complete the Look Caviar Dinner Party Outfit Ryan’s monochromatic dinner party look is effortlessly elegant, not to mention its standout piece — a mock neck sweater — is a reliable base layer for fall. Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2026 In the sitcom world, the disastrous dinner party is a rite of passage. Jessica Barrett, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2026 The interior capacity is also smaller than the exterior suggests, closer to half the height of the can, so on dinner party nights scraps can pile up. Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dinner party

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“Dinner party.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dinner%20party. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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